Clay my car?

[fastman]

so i went to the car wash today and cleaned my car because i have not washed it in 6 months. After i washed it i felt the paint job and it felt all gritty or maybe almost like sandpaper. Would i need to clay my car orwould u guys recommend something else

[conroy9940]

i clay bar my car before and after winter usually... why did you not wash it in 6 months?

[fastman]

Quote: Originally Posted by conroy9940

i clay bar my car before and after winter usually... why did you not wash it in 6 months?

lazy I never did clay my car before but how would i go about doing it? Just run the clay bar all over the car then wash away?

[conroy9940]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfEfLGL59GI

[fastman]

Quote: Originally Posted by conroy9940

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfEfLGL59GI

so im guesing wash,clay,polish,wax?

[Xx_R/T_xX]

yes wash with dishwashing soap to remove scum,than clay that car,than wax/polish it..wax is a protector of the clear coat.

[my_little_srt]

I could have sworn dishwashing soap was bad for clearcoats......

[sasquatch1366]

yeah thats what i thought to i use that mr. clean car care thing and it rocks.

[Wizardsrt-4]

Quote: Originally Posted by my_little_srt

I could have sworn dishwashing soap was bad for clearcoats......

thats what i thought as well...

[kory_69_187]

Quote: Originally Posted by my_little_srt

I could have sworn dishwashing soap was bad for clearcoats......

I havent heard about it being bad for the clear coat, but i remember hearing that using dish soap will remove any wax that has been applied.

That might be why he suggested using it, to get that top coat of wax covering everything off so you're down to just the paint and exposed contaminates before you clay it.

Just a thought...

[strombon]

Exactly...It attacks wax just like it attacks grease on dishes. Just remember to wax it afterwards

Quote: Originally Posted by kory_69_187

I havent heard about it being bad for the clear coat, but i remember hearing that using dish soap will remove any wax that has been applied.

That might be why he suggested using it, to get that top coat of wax covering everything off so you're down to just the paint and exposed contaminates before you clay it.

Just a thought...

[Xx_R/T_xX]

Yea i said dish washing soap because it removes the top layer of wax, and it will just expose the paint. MAKE SURE to wax it afterwords for a better wax and your car will loookk shiny!

Sorry for the confusion

[chris2689]

take some glass cleaner. perferably one that foams. just sprey it on and go to town with the clay. or you can buff your car. eather one takes time and they both work

[indian srt-4]

you can use detailing spray also.

what i do is:
wash.
clay.
wash.
dry
polish
wax

[kory_69_187]

Quote: Originally Posted by indian srt-4

you can use detailing spray also.

what i do is:
wash.
clay.
wash.
dry
polish
wax

Same here... Very time consuming process.